A neat Italian grocery store with the speciality of making fresh sandwiches. You need to take the number first as there is always a line. They are known for the Godmother sandwich so be sure to order that! It’s a perfect balance of taste and texture. We also ordered a Jamon sandwich. The meat portion is generous but the softness makes it a bit hard to chew.
When at check out, we also splurged on a few imported chocolates. Overall the store is great to get Italian and European groceries.
Meatball Sub - meatballs, spaghetti sauce, parmesan cheese / 5 ⭐! Godmother Sub - prosciutto, ham, capi cola, mortadella, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, with "the works" (Italian dressing, lettuce, mayo, mustard, onions, pickles, tomatoes) / 5 ⭐!
Bay City Italian Deli & Bakery is frequently ranked high on lists for the best sandwiches in Los Angeles and they deserve every accolade they receive. I recently had my first visit to Bay City Deli during a stormy day in LA and it was magical.
They were quite busy when I went but the friendly crew behind the deli counter were efficient and I barely noticed the wait. They had an old school 'take-a-number' system. Almost everyone who ordered before me went with their iconic sandwich, 'The Godmother'.
I already had my sights set on ordering one and it was delicious. The bread was excellent. The variety of deli cuts and the cheese were flavorful. The sandwich was packed with fresh produce and the condiments added to the overall experience.
Since it is hard for me to get to Santa Monica, I also ordered a meatball sub. The meatball sub was sublime. The sauce, cheese and handmade meatballs were perfect. When I return, I am going to be in trouble. I will want to order both subs again but would want to try out others from their large selection.
They also have a full Italian grocery inside. They had a parking lot but it was full. I circled the block a few times until a street parking spot opened up.
I loved my visit to Bay City Deli and can't wait to return!
